Simplify your morning with this vibe-coded schedule app.
Google’s creative technologist Raph built Glanceboard, an open-source app using Gemini 3.6 Flash and Nano Banana to display personalized daily schedules and weather-appropriate outfit illustrations on an e-ink screen, eliminating screen fatigue for morning routines.
Raph, a creative technologist at Google, developed Glanceboard, an application that integrates with family Google Calendar and local weather data to generate daily schedules. The app uses Nano Banana to create custom illustrations of Raph’s children dressed according to the weather forecast, displayed on an e-ink screen. This setup avoids the use of bright screens and cloud accounts, relying instead on a lightweight local server for operation. The approach aims to reduce morning stress and screen dependency while keeping the family organized.
Glanceboard operates entirely offline, using a local server to process calendar and weather data without transmitting information to external servers. The e-ink display ensures minimal eye strain compared to traditional smartphone notifications, providing a calm and focused start to the day. Raph designed the system to be both functional and engaging for children, encouraging participation in daily planning without the pressure of digital overload. The app’s design prioritizes simplicity and accessibility for all family members.
To make the tool widely available, Raph has open-sourced the Glanceboard code, allowing others to build and customize their own versions. Users can request assistance from Google Antigravity to assemble the hardware components required for the setup. The project’s GitHub repository includes detailed instructions for replication, including the hardware specifications and software dependencies. This transparency aims to foster community adoption and further innovation.
The initiative reflects a growing trend toward integrating AI tools into everyday routines in a low-friction, privacy-conscious manner. By leveraging existing Google services and open-source frameworks, Glanceboard demonstrates how AI can enhance daily life without compromising simplicity or control. The project underscores the potential for creative technologists to prototype solutions that address practical challenges in household organization.